Ronny Rosenthal vs Yossi Benayoun
Israel against Israel. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Ronny Rosenthal
Israel · 1990s · SS
- Almanac rating
- 83
- Rank in Israel
- #7 of 33
- Caps
- 60 · 11 goals
- Clubs
- Maccabi Haifa, Standard Liège, Tottenham Hotspur
A dynamic forward with blistering pace, he terrorized defenders for Liverpool in the early 90s, contributing to their League Cup success in 1995. Career record: 60 caps and 11 goals for Israel; club career at Maccabi Haifa, Standard Liège, Tottenham Hotspur.
Yossi Benayoun
Israel · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 86
- Rank in Israel
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 102 · 24 goals
- Clubs
- Maccabi Haifa, Racing de Santander, Liverpool
The 'Diamond from Dimona', his exceptional dribbling and creative spark made him a fan favourite at West Ham, Liverpool, and Chelsea, captaining Israel for many years. Career record: 102 caps and 24 goals for Israel; club career at Maccabi Haifa, Racing de Santander, Liverpool.
The verdict
The almanac puts Yossi Benayoun ahead by 3 rating points, 86 against 83.
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